Lumin Counseling Therapist
Ricky Shoop, LPC
EMDR therapist in Columbus, Ohio, helping teens, adults, and couples in Columbus, Westerville, and over telehealth.
If you are carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with anxiety, addiction, or depression, or feeling disconnected in your relationships, Ricky offers compassionate support with clear direction toward healing and healthier connection.
Profile Snapshot
Credentials
- LPC
Primary Approaches
- EMDR therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Clients Served
- Teens
- Adults
- Couples
About Ricky's EMDR and Couples Therapy
Ricky Shoop is a therapist at Lumin Counseling who works with teens, adults, and couples. He supports clients carrying the weight of past trauma, struggling with anxiety, addiction, or depression, or feeling disconnected in their relationships.
His primary approach is EMDR therapy, a powerful method for helping the brain process and resolve painful experiences. Ricky also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and the Gottman Method when working with couples.
Ricky’s work is focused on helping clients move forward with clarity and strength while receiving care that is both compassionate and practical.
Clinical Style
Ricky’s clinical style is straightforward and compassionate. He aims to create a counseling space where clients can name what is difficult, better understand the patterns they are facing, and begin taking concrete steps toward healing and healthier connection.
Clinical Issues and Specialties
Trauma and Painful Experiences
Support for clients carrying the weight of past trauma and painful experiences that still feel emotionally present.
Anxiety and Depression
Counseling for anxiety, depression, stress, and seasons where it feels difficult to move forward with clarity and strength.
Addiction and Compulsive Patterns
Support for addiction-related concerns, including pornography, social media, video games, and other patterns that feel hard to interrupt.
Couples and Relationship Challenges
Help for couples and individuals feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or unsure how to rebuild trust and connection.
Behavioral Concerns and Habits
Support for behavioral issues and patterns that affect daily life, relationships, motivation, and emotional well-being.
Communication and Connection
A space to strengthen emotional honesty, relational clarity, and the skills needed to connect with others more directly.
Teens and Adults Navigating Stress
Counseling for teens and adults who need practical, compassionate help with stress, overwhelm, and painful life experiences.
Forward Movement and Resilience
Therapy focused on helping clients process what happened, understand what is changing now, and take the next step with steadiness.
Therapeutic Modalities and Approaches
Therapy With Ricky May Be a Good Fit If
- You are looking for an EMDR therapist to help process trauma or painful experiences.
- You are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or compulsive patterns.
- You feel disconnected in your relationships and want clearer, healthier ways to communicate.
- You want a therapist who is both direct and compassionate.
Who Ricky Helps
Ricky works with teens, adults, and couples who want support for trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges. He helps clients slow down, understand what is happening, and begin moving toward healthier patterns.
What Sessions Can Include
Sessions may include processing painful memories through EMDR, identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with CBT, and strengthening relationship skills through Gottman-informed couples work.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Ricky
If you would like to see whether Ricky is the right fit, schedule a complimentary consultation with Lumin Counseling.